Information systems as mediators of freedom of information requests
D Carter, C Stratton - … , iConference 2021, Beijing, China, March 17–31 …, 2021 - Springer
Diversity, Divergence, Dialogue: 16th International Conference, iConference …, 2021•Springer
Abstract While Freedom of Information requests play an important role in government
oversight, the process remains largely untheorized, especially in relation to the role of
information systems. To address this gap, we conducted an exploratory study using a
random, stratified sample of 96 municipalities in one state. Our findings suggest that
information systems play multiple mediating roles in shaping and affording access to
government records, and that this mediation influences the outcomes of the FOI process. Our …
oversight, the process remains largely untheorized, especially in relation to the role of
information systems. To address this gap, we conducted an exploratory study using a
random, stratified sample of 96 municipalities in one state. Our findings suggest that
information systems play multiple mediating roles in shaping and affording access to
government records, and that this mediation influences the outcomes of the FOI process. Our …
Abstract
While Freedom of Information requests play an important role in government oversight, the process remains largely untheorized, especially in relation to the role of information systems. To address this gap, we conducted an exploratory study using a random, stratified sample of 96 municipalities in one state. Our findings suggest that information systems play multiple mediating roles in shaping and affording access to government records, and that this mediation influences the outcomes of the FOI process. Our work has practical implications for transparency advocates, IS designers, and other information professionals.
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